The Cupertino giant has done it again. With the arrival of the processor Apple M4 MaxApple has launched what many already consider to be the most powerful processor on the market. Equipped with 16 CPU cores and 40 GPU cores, this chip has already left behind the best processors from Intel, AMD and even Qualcomm.
The first performance tests of the M4 Max in Geekbench have not left anyone indifferent. In terms of single-core performance, the M4 Max manages to score 4.060 points, while in the multi-core test it reaches the 26.675 points. Comparing it with the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X or Core Ultra 9 285K, the M4 Max far surpasses them, with an improvement of up to 19% more speed in a single core compared to the Ryzen and 24% in multi-core.
Power vs. Competition: The M4 Max comes stomping
- The new Apple M4 Max establishes itself as the most powerful processor on the market, surpassing the best chips from Intel and AMD.
- In Geekbench tests, the M4 Max achieves 4.060 points in single-core and 26.675 in multi-core, with superior performance to the Ryzen 9 9950X and Core Ultra 9 285K.
- It integrates up to 16 CPU cores and 40 GPU cores, delivering spectacular graphics performance and supporting up to 128GB of unified memory.
- The M4 Max is available in the new MacBook Pro, with prices starting from €3.849 and going up to €8.104 in its most advanced configuration.
The new M4 Max is designed to deliver maximum performance in Apple's professional laptops, especially those MacBook Pro 14- and 16-inch laptops that feature this chip. Thanks to its second-generation ARM architecture and 3-nanometer technology, the M4 Max not only provides impressive power, but also maintains considerably low power consumption compared to processors based on the x86 architecture.
This processor 16 nuclei (12 high performance and 4 efficiency) and its 40-core GPU make it a real beast for intensive tasks such as 3D modeling, 8K video editing, or artificial intelligence. Plus, it supports up to 128GB unified memory, ensuring smooth performance in heavy workflows and demanding multitasking.
As for competition, if we compare it with the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, the M4 Max also emerges victorious, with a 16% more multi-core performance or with a 19% in single core. It also has lower energy consumption, making it an ideal choice for those who require superior performance without compromising autonomy.
The M4 Max and MacBook Pro: Unprecedented performance and efficiency
One of the most important aspects is the integration of the M4 Max into the new MacBook Pro. Apple has optimized this processor to work with the Liquid Retina XDR, an incredibly bright and sharp display that reaches the 1.600 nits of shine and supports up to three external monitors thanks to connectivity Thunderbolt 5, available in M4 Pro and M4 Max versions.
The new MacBook Pro also becomes the most durable notebook on the market, with a battery life of up to 24 hours, something that practically no other competitor can offer in this range. In addition, it includes premium features such as wifi 6E y Bluetooth 5.3, making it an unbeatable tool for video, photography, software development or content creation professionals.
The Big Comparison: How Advanced Is the M4 Max?
Compared to its predecessor, the Max M3, the new M4 Max offers notable improvements. While the M3 Max reached 3.128 points in single core y 20.928 in multi core, the M4 Max increases these figures by 30% and 27% respectively. This improvement is not only due to the number of additional cores, but also to the new architecture and the integration of a graphics engine with hardware ray tracing.
Some of the key advantages of the M4 Max go beyond raw power. On a graphical level, the M4 Max practically doubles the 3D rendering speed and gaming performance compared to the M3 Max, making it an ideal choice for content creators who need a laptop with high graphics capacity and a 128GB unified memory to manage models of Artificial Intelligence with up200.000 billion parameters.
Prices and availability: Not suitable for all budgets
But all this power comes at a price. The MacBook Pro (2024) with the M4 Max chip starts at $XNUMX. 3.849 Euros with a basic configuration of 36GB unified memory and 1TB SSD storage. In its most advanced configuration, with 128GB RAM and 8TB SSD, this device reaches the 8.104 EurosHowever, Apple justifies this price with performance that is simply unrivaled in today's market.
If your budget is tighter, you can opt for the version M4 Pro, which offers up to 14 CPU cores, 20 GPU cores and a unified memory of up to 64 GB, starting from the 2.499 EurosHowever, for those seeking the most extreme performance, the M4 Max is without a doubt the preferred choice.
El MacBook Pro with M4 Max will be available from November 8th, and is expected to mark a new era in the professional laptop market, where there is an increasing search for devices capable of tackling the most demanding tasks with efficiency and, of course, power.
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